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Pakistan Political Crisis HIGHLIGHTS: President Dr Arif Alvi Complains Of Discomfort, Advised Rest
Pakistan Political Crisis HIGHLIGHTS: Pakistan will get a new Prime Minister today after Imran Khan was ousted from power on Saturday
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Pakistan Political Crisis: Pakistan General Assembly session will convene today at 2pm to elect the new Prime Minister of the country.
Pakistan's Leader of the Opposition Shahbaz Sharif, who is expected to become the next prime minister, on Sunday met former president Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to discuss the current political situation in the country, on the eve of a crucial session of Parliament which will elect the new premier.
Sharif is likely to form a coalition government and give some of the key ministries to PPP, ARY TV reported.
Earlier in the day, Sharif, who is the joint Opposition candidate, submitted his nomination papers at the National Assembly Secretariat to contest the re-election for the slot of the prime minister.
PTI's Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former foreign minister, also submitted his papers for the same post.
The National Assembly Secretariat announced that the nomination papers of both candidates were scrutinised, after which they were accepted.
Meanwhile, a large number of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) supporters held a protest rally at Lahore's Liberty Chowk against the ouster of former prime minister and party chairman Imran Khan through a no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition.
The charged PTI supporters, including women and children, showed their solidarity with Khan during the rally that started at 9 pm on Sunday and lasted till 3 am on Monday.
Big gatherings were also reported from other parts of the Punjab province, including Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala, Vehari, Jehlum and Gujrat districts. Islamabad and Karachi also witnessed major gatherings of PTI supporters.
Protests broke out in different cities after 9 pm on Sunday and continued for several hours on the call of Khan.
Earlier on Sunday, ousted prime minister Khan tweeted that "today marked the beginning of a freedom struggle" against what he said was a "foreign conspiracy of regime change" in Pakistan.
Pakistan Political Crisis LIVE: President Dr Arif Alvi Complains Of Discomfort, Advised Rest
President Dr. Arif Alvi has complained of discomfort. The physician has examined him thoroughly and has advised him rest for a few days.
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) April 11, 2022
Pakistan Political Crisis LIVE: PM Modi Congratulates Newly-Appointed PM Shehbaz Sharif
Congratulations to H. E. Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. India desires peace and stability in a region free of terror, so that we can focus on our development challenges and ensure the well-being and prosperity of our people.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 11, 2022
Pakistan Political Crisis LIVE: Shehbaz Sharif Sworn-In As 23rd Prime Minister, Replaces Imran Khan
Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as new Prime Minister of Pakistan
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 11, 2022
Pakistan Political Crisis LIVE: Shehbaz Sharif To Take Oath As Prime Minister At 9.30 PM
शहबाज शरीफ को पाकिस्तान का नया प्रधानमंत्री चुन लिया गया है. वह रात 9:30 बजे पीएम पद की शपथ लेंगे. उनके पक्ष में 174 वोट पड़े हैं. स्पीकर अयाज सादिक ने इसका एलान किया. संसद में वोटिंग का इमरान खान की पार्टी पीटीआई के सांसदों ने बहिष्कार किया.#ShehbazSharif #ImranKhan #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/CPHmaBm4bV
— ABP News (@ABPNews) April 11, 2022
Pakistan Political Crisis LIVE: Shehbaz Sharif Addresses National Assembly For The First Time After Becoming PM
Today, the almighty has saved Pakistan and the 22 crore people of the country. This is the first time when the vote of no-confidence motion was successfully passed. The people of this country will celebrate this day: Newly elected Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2022
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